Below are some blogs that I follow that have interesting information.
The Ambient
- by Paul LamkinSamsung has taking another step toward its “Screens Everywhere” vision by rolling out a new range of smart refrigerators, with AI-powered features (natch) and more screen size options. The 2025 range includes 4-Door, 4-Door French Door, and Side-by-Side models, all featuring Samsung’s upgraded AI Vision Inside and new display configurations. The big change on previous […]
- by Paul LamkinIkea looks to be further ramping up its Matter smart home efforts with a brand new device leaking. The Ikea Bilresa Dual Button, spotted by the guys over at homewithapple, looks all set to be the Scandinavian furniture giant’s first Matter-over-Thread smart switch. Ikea does, of course, have a few smart switch and smart button […]
- by Paul LamkinEarlier this year, budget smart security camera specialist Wyze took the covers off of a new AI-powered Descriptive Alerts feature, which texts you specifics of what a camera sees. And now, building on that AI engine is the new No Big Deal (NBD) AI filter, which is designed to cut down on notifications and only […]
- by Paul LamkinMeross is back with yet another budget-friendly smart home gadget, and this time, it’s all about protecting your home from water damage. The new Meross Smart Water Leak Sensor MS405 offers real-time alerts, wide compatibility, and a loud 100dB alarm that won’t let leaks go unnoticed. The MS405 features dual probes for accurate leak detection […]
- by Paul LamkinAfter rolling it out Stateside at the end of last year, Ring’s AI-powered Smart Video Search is finally making its way to the UK. Smart Video Search, as the name suggests, lets you find specific moments in your Event History without endless scrolling. Instead of scrubbing through hours of footage to see when a package […]